Repeat Winners In Meadows Series
Mamas Fallen Angel and Seashell Hanover each captured her second straight split in Friday’s Do Me Honor Pace at The Meadows, setting up a showdown in next week’s championship leg of the series for three-year-old fillies.
Americangirlfriend took the other $17,500 series division, giving Tony Hall a series double behind Americangirlfriend and Mamas Fallen Angel.
Looped from the gate, Mamas Fallen Angel had little trouble disposing of the field, widening her lead around the final turn. She triumphed geared down in 1:54 over A And Gs Delight, with Bet On Me Hanover third.
Norm Parker trains the daughter of Well Said-Latte Lady for Megan Rogers Racing Stables.
Seashell Hanover experienced a similar trip, working hard to get the early lead but drawing off late. The 1-5 favourite opened up in the stretch for Dave Palone to score in 1:54.3 over Eloquent Velocity. Baby Cat earned show.
Ron Burke conditions the daughter of Somebeachsomewhere-Stolly Up Bluechip for William Switala, James Martin and Joseph Critelli.
In the $20,000 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Pace, Twilight Bonfire moved three wide from the three-quarters to nail Windsong Jack at the wire in 1:51 for Hall, trainer Rich Gillock and owner/breeder Bob Key. Early leader Outrageous Art finished third.
The four-year-old son of The Panderosa-Firelight Dancer extended his career bankroll to $940,840.
(The Meadows)